The Mail-Journal, Volume 14, Number 6, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 March 1977 — Page 2

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1t77 CITIZEN AND FAMILY — Pictured above with the 1*77 Milford “Citiien of the Year" are several members of his Noel John Perry, named "Citizen of the Year” last Saturday night, is shown in the center of the photo.

Conflicts not restricted to athletics

By SUSAN BENNETT (Last in a series) Included in the. information supplied to members of the Lakeland Community School Board on needs for facilities were conflicts in music _and drama productions, athletic practices and classroom shortages for vocational* and agricultural classes - During the winter, the wrestling team uses the auditorium stage to practice When the orchestra wishes to use the stage for an event, the request for use of the stage must be made several weeks prior to the event, said Mrs Ralph (Ann) Bushong, choir director. Presently, the orchestra and others using the stage area cooperate and work together But as the number involved in orchestral; music increases, so may the requests for use of the stage. sais» Mrs Bushong. Drama Or Wrestling? Alan Zerkel, Drama Club sponsor, said the problem of conflict between the drama club and wrestlers practicing on the auditorium stage exists mainly during the fall The drama club give a presentation annually in November Wrestling practices cn the auditorium stage after school, cause the drama club to use a stage in room 210 to rehearse or rehearse later at right. If a program is scheduled in the auditorium that evening, the drama club cannot then have evening practices The stage in 210 can be used early in rehearsals, but because

Fanners who can't get adequate fuel supply should contact ASCS

"Farmers and managers of agriculture-based industries who cannot get adequate fuel supplies should contact the Agricultural Subilizaton and Conservation Service," reports Rene Neff of the ASCS The agency is a branch of the US Department of Agriculture and is engaged in monitoring the availability of fuels for agricultural production while supplies are disrupted by abnormally cold weather Local offices of the agency send daily reports to Washington to be compiled with information from other locations and sent to the White House “While we are getting information from a variety of sources, we encourage farmers

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dimensions differ, the auditorium stage is preferred later "We try to be as fair as possible.” Zerkel said. Scenery for the productions is not put up until the last few rehearsals, causing the wrestlers to move to the cafeteria annex for practice "Then that inconveniences them,” Zerkel said Often when the drama club is rehearsing, the wrestlers must collect their equipment then return several hours later to store it on the stage, creating distractions for the rehearsal j The consequence to the drama club is. “I don’t think they feel as free to use the stage." Zerkel said Classes Growing The vocational educatiojn presently has three beginning classes Last year there were two beginning classes. Enrollment figures show an average of about 42 students in auto mechanics classes, w ith a projected 1977-78 enrollment of 69 students The auto mechanics class share a classroom with the agricultural class And the advanced auto class and one beginning auto class do not have a classroom, but meet in an area in front of the vocational office, said Tom Robinson, industrial instructor Equipment for auto mechanics, ita good, but the classroom situation or the lack of one, is not fair to the students and definitely has to be making a difference in the preparation of the students, said Robinson, j. In beginning auto mechanics 47 to 50 students are projected next

to let us know of specific difficulties they are having in getting enough fuel to operate farm equipment or heat homes, farrowing houses, poultry bouses cr dairy bams,” Neff explained The agency also requests reports of trouble from food processors and fertilizer manufacturers Federal power . commission officials will determine whether adjustments in natural gas distribution should be made based on the report of the ASCS and others The Emergency Natural Gas Act of 1977. signed by President Carter on February 2. gave the President I the authority to work with pipeline officials to transfer, natural gas from surplus areas to shortage

From left are Robert Perry, the chosen citizen's brother. Huntington; daughter Linda, a freshman at Wawasee High School; Perry; his wife Marilyn; and daughter Diane, a senior at Wawasee.

year, which would mean three classes. In the advanced auto class. 21 are projected between Wawasee and Fairfield in the vocational cooperative. And the projection in agriculture mechanics is 16 students in the cooperative. "That means we’d have to have five sections going.” said vocational director Dave McGrew The present facilities can accommodate four sections said McGrew, adding. "And it keeps growing each year." Within two years. McGrewsaid. there will be two sections of agriculture mechanics. The beginning agriculture classes will be limited to three sections, which feed the next year into the advanced classes, where two more clashes may be needed. A lengthened day has been tried before to alleviate the space problem, McGrew explained. "It worked out except from the standpoint of classrooms. If we enlarge like this I think we ll be able to do it,” McGrew said, referring to the proposed building plans Based on the interest shown. McGrew said the additional proposed classrooms could also be used for adult education classes in auto mechanics. The Offerings to students could be enlarged McGrew said he would like to add health careers and occupations to the vocational offerings, especially for girls. "We do not do enough for girls,” McGrew said, touching on an area where Title IX requirements are not being met presently.

areas The department of agriculture is working with the state and the federal energy administration to help alleviate petroleum fuel problems. Local producers and agricultural industry representatives should write or call the Elkhart County ASCS Office at the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen to report fuel problems 'Flack' — (Continued from page 1) visement. Wisler wanted information on the fees and was directed to the ordinance specifying the fees, kept in the clerk-treasurer’s office Accepts Resignations The town board also accepted the resignations of Ed Harding, park board; and Jim Nelson, park advisory committee The pair resigned due to added responsibilities. Nicodemus said he could not accept the resignations “I am reluctantly accepting it.” Tranter added. Reed has prepared notices and specifications for trash pick-up in Syracuse. Bids will be accepted

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in two weeks and services are to commence on April 1 for one year Town Marshal Ron Robinson reported he would like to replace a service revolver which misfires. The company which can replace the gun at a reasonable rate does not take trade-ins, so Reed said the misfiring gun could be sold through a licensed gun dealer in the area. Robinson also said two reserve officers have enrolled in an Elkhart County school. The officers are Tom Catt and John Zimmerman. David Nine, board member, said the talk officer Danny Gallmeier gave to the Rotary Club Tuesday was well received. Funds were approved for ambulance and firemen to attend schools. Nine, fire liason. said he will check out a scheduled maintenance agreement for communication equipment for the ambulances. Assistant street and water commissioner Bob Farber said the street signs are in, but the snow removal signs are not. The broken main on Harrison Street has been repaired, but one spot on Boston is not thawed and two cn north Harrison are still frozen He said residents should leave their water run. The board approved having the Camp Fire Girls run the concessions stand at the Syracuse park. United Telephone will install free a pay phone on the west side of the park building, but request an electrical outlet, for the phone’s lighted sign. Tranter said the phone would be nice for emergency situations, and the life guard would still have a separate phone. The park board will begin taking lifeguard applications. Held until a future meeting is a recommendation from the park board that a certain part of the park board budget will be earmarked for park maintenance. Buck Saunders was okayed to mow the four parks and clean them a little for $l5O. The board discussed burning the refuse at the new park and filing it in with sewer project dirt. Firemen will see if they can bum the area for a drill The lack of fire hydrants on Parkway Drive will be taken up with Jerry Lessig, as several new ones are planned. An itemized budget for each department liason was discussed. The liason would then deduct expenditures approved by the board for that department Claims were approved, including one held from the last meeting The nine lights have been installed and that held claim is now authorized to be paid Two hub caps are reported stolen Two hub caps valued at S4O were stolen from a car owned by Johnie Dove. 101 Henry Street. Milford. Friday night. Dove told Warsaw city police his son had driven the car to go skating at The Wheel. Winona Lake, and had stopped at the P. and E Recreation Center, 1017 East Winona Avenue. Warsaw.

'Citizen' — (Continued from page 1) T. A. Milla- and James Brooks, members of the Senior Citizens and their 1974-1975 and 1976 queens and members of the park board. Also recognized were Mrs. Kerlin and Gladys Brown who had attended all seven MAD banquets and the MAD officers. Rev. Richard Boyd gave the prayer before the meal. During the business meeting treasurer Kerry Price noted projects of the MAD council during the past year in addition to the annual banquet — purchased two tents for the Boy Scouts, participated in purchasing and filling flower pots along the town's Main Street, gave a donation to and sponsored Miss Diane Perry in the county fair queen contest and gave a donation to the park board. This report was followed by Price giving a $250 check to park board president Marion Acton. Officers The 1977 officers were then introduced as follows: President — Kerry Price Vice President — Becky Doll Secretary — Sally Cline Treasurer — Dennis Sharp

SISTERS SERVE AS PAGES —Gay and Kim Grindle. 17-year-old seniors at Wawasee High School and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Grindle of 207 North Lake, Syracuse, are shown above with Senator John B. Augsburger of Milford. Gay is shown on the left of the senator. Kim is on the right. The girls served as senate pages in the 100th General Assembly on February 22.

Syracuse executive board discusses upcoming events

The Syracuse PTO executive board met February 23 in the Syracuse Junior High School to discuss upcoming events. The fifth through eighth graders held a spelling bee March 1 in the Syracuse School building. On May 7 the school will hold its annual Fine Arts Festival which includes the elementary art show. It was noted that the last day to turn in Campbell soup labels was March 12 and March 31 for Post cereal labels. Those attending the meeting were: Mrs. Kerj? Hare, president; Walker, vice-president; Mrs. Danette Rosner, secretary; James Nelson, treasurer; Mrs. Richard Ditmer; Mrs. James Cox; Mrs. Parked car on Main Street hit A parked car owned by MaryMyers of 207*2 S. Mam St., Syracuse. was struck by a 1972 Olds convertible driven by John P. Norman. 19, of 207 W Brooklyn St.. Syracuse. Norman apparently lost control on snow covered roads and hit Mrs Myers car which was parked in front of her residence Damages listed were $350 to Norman's convertible and SIOO to Mrs Myers’ car. Parking committee discusses traffic flow on Tuesday The Syracuse Parking and Traffic Committee met briefly Tuesday to discuss preliminary ideas concerning traffic flow in and around Syracuse. John R Walker, First Charter Insurance Co., said nothing of any major importance was discussed or decided on. Approximately five members attended The next meeting of the committee will- be March 29. Agenda discussion mainly depends on what the town board asks them to discuss.

Speaker The speaker for the evening was Sam Smith of WSBT radio and television. Much of his speech noted the fact he is a sports director and spends much time in the sporting world, however, he noted how befitting it was to give a "Citizen of the Year” award. Smith talked of goals and of how much of a goal whoever the citizen of the year was had set and made. He also said some “drag their feet.” He asked the question, “How many cop out by using little excuses?” Fulfilling goals are important, he said, as he keyed his speech to honor the person who would soon be named “Citizen of the Year.” Smith discussed giving 110 per cent and of giving the very best one can. He challenged everyone to set daily goals and fulfill them. Then to do bigger goals. Second Award At the close of the evening, following the naming of Perry of “Citizen of the Year,” a second award was given. This award went to Smith and was in the form of a MAD HATTER hat in honor of his collection. Smith said it was his 367th and promised to wear it on his Monday evening sports cast.

Howard Dixon; Mrs. Steve Bartow; Mrs. Steye Roderick; Robert Hamman, elementary principal; and Charles Haffner, junior high principal. The next meeting will be March 23. Two false fire alarms The Syracuse Fire Department had three fire alarms this past week. One was of minor consequence and the other two were false alarms. The first call was Saturday morning at 10:47 a.m. reporting a house on fire on CR 33. The firemen found no such fire. The second call coming just about an hour later on Saturdaymorning was the result of an electrical short to the Skylark Realty building on Harrison Street when the Syracuse Street and Water Depatment employees were thawing a main water line. Minor wiring damages to the furnace occurred with possibilities of minor smoke damages. At WHS On Monday, Feb. 28, at 1:10 p.m the firemen were called to the northeast corner of the Wawasee High School. After checking the building firemen found a manual alarm had been deliberately broken. The school administration decided to handle the internal problem.

You Are Invited To Worship At The Milford Christian Church 1 bom In a small town the owner of a food store hod an employee who IKU wos pretty shiftless When he turned up missing someone asked h.m whot hod happened to the boy He quit came the reply Got anybody in mind to fill ’he vacancy’ wos the next question He d>dn t leave any vacancy", was the answer . In God s plans if you re not serving and worshipping H.m then you can rest assured’hot you have left a vacancy Milford Christian Church exists because we believe that’he crea’ure should worsh.p •he erector Ae would invite you to come and fill a vacancy for God ■“■"’l Bob Greenwood ® Buses runn.ng every Sunday in Milford Dewart Lake Syracuse. Nappanee V and North Webster areas Bible school hour — 9.30 a m. Morning worship service — 10 30 a m. Primary beginner junior and h.gh school and college oge worship services at 10 30 o.nft Sunday evening services at 7 p m. Family night Bible study. Wednesday at 7 p.m. MILFORD CHRISTIAN CHURCH 658-9151 If you ore looking for a CHURCH HOME. Come' We can help you. If you ore looking for CHURCH WORK Cornel You con help us.

Jr K ■ w fl 9 CHECK FOR PARK — MAD’s incoming president Kerry Price is shown above as he presents a check in the amount of $250 to Marion Acton, president of the Milford park board. The money is a donation from MAD to the park. Park board members are currently seeking funds to help with many needed improvements at the town-owned park.

1976 crop acreage largest in 20 years <

Acreage of principal crops planted or grown in the US during 1976 totaled 338 million acres, 1 per cent more than in 1975 and the largest acreage in two decades, according to the US Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) annual crop production summary. Crops harvested last year totaled 327 million acres, slightly more than in 1975. Producers harvested more acres of corn, cotton, spring wheat (excluding durum), dry edible beans and potatoes. The USDA summary gives the following 1976 production totals Young driver in fair condition Kathleen Godfrey. 17, of North Webster is listed in fair condition at the Kosciusko Community Hospital from injuries suffered in a two-car accident on Armstrong Rd., one mile southeast of North Webster, on Monday morning. Apparently Miss Godfrey lost control of her vehicle and slid into the pathway (rs an oncoming car driven by David A. Schmidt. 32. of Fort Wayne. Schmidt was treated and released from the hospital for facial cuts. The extent of Miss Godfrey's injuries is not known. Damages estimated from the accident were S4OO to the Godfrey vehicle and S6OO to Schmidt’s car. Driver hits parked car, leaves scene Eddie J. Gladieux, 21, of Greenhaus Apartments, Syracuse, struck a parked car on S. Huntington in Syracuse belonging to John Nyikos of 713 S. Huntington. The accident occurred Friday morning at 12:05 a.m. and Gladieux left the scene of the accident. Police located Gladieux the next afternoon and determined the damages oStfae accident as $450 to the Nyikos paYked car and $1,300 to Gladieux’s/vehicle. Car struck while parked Jan E. Rinker of r 4 Syracuse reported to the Syracuse police that his 1974 Chevy had been struck in the right door while parked in the Augsburger’s parking lot. Damage was listed at $250 to the Chevy.

and estimates of principal crops. Corn for grain, estimated at 6,216 million bushels, seven per cent above 1975. Sorghum for grain, 724 million bushels, five per cent below 1975. Oats, estimated at 562 million bushels. 14 per cent below the previous year. Barley. 377 million bushels, two per cent below 1975. W’heat, 2,147 million bushels, a record high, slightly above 1975. Rice, 117 million hundredweight (cwt), nine per cent less than in 1975. Rye, 16.7 million bushels, seven per cent less than the previous year. Soybeans, 1,265 million bushels, 18 per cent below 1975. Peanuts, estimated at 3,735 pounds, three per cent below 1975. f Cotton, estimated at 10.6 million bales. 27 per cent above 1975. Tobacco, estimated at 2,119 million cwt. one per cent above 1975. Potatoes, 353.4 million cwt., 10 per cent above 1975. Nearly equalling 1975’s record, 1976 crop production was the second largest on record.

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